We act for complainants who cannot get an FIR registered and for accused persons who need bail, protection from arrest, or a defence at trial, before the Magistrates' courts, the Sessions Court at Bankshall and Alipore, and the Calcutta High Court.
What we handle
- FIR registration, including complaints to the Magistrate where police refuse
- Anticipatory bail and regular bail applications
- Quashing of FIRs and criminal proceedings before the High Court
- Defence at trial in Magistrate and Sessions courts
- Complaints for cheating, criminal breach of trust, defamation and cyber offences
- Domestic violence and dowry-related proceedings, for either side
- Economic offences and company-related criminal complaints
Common questions
What can I do if the police refuse to register my FIR in Kolkata?
Send the substance of your complaint in writing to the Superintendent of Police or, within Kolkata Police jurisdiction, the Deputy Commissioner of the division. If that does not work, file an application before the Magistrate asking for a direction to the police to register and investigate. A Zero FIR can also be lodged at any police station regardless of where the offence happened, and it is then transferred.
What is anticipatory bail and when should I apply?
Anticipatory bail is an order directing that if you are arrested for a particular offence you will be released on bail. You apply when you have reason to believe an arrest is likely, typically after learning of an FIR or a complaint against you. It is applied for before the Sessions Court or the High Court and is not available for every offence.
Can a criminal case be withdrawn or settled?
Some offences are compoundable, meaning the parties can lawfully settle and the case ends. For others, particularly matters arising from private disputes, the High Court can quash proceedings where a genuine settlement has been reached and continuing the case would serve no purpose. Serious offences against society generally cannot be settled.